Kairos operates year-round. Appropriate candidates are young adults, ages 18 to 30 years of age, with a history of soft to moderate emotional and behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, academic underachievement, substance abuse and family conflict.
Kairos is a 7 to 12 week program with an average length of stay of 54 days. Adventure therapy is designed to foster the beginnings of significant, positive change in a short period of time.
Kairos students participate in an expedition-style adventure where nature has a way of healing. With direction from a dedicated and caring staff, the students are led along a path where hope and healing begin.
While continued therapy remains the primary focus of Kairos, students are also taught many life lessons, character development, and adventure-based activities designed to enhance their quality of life for years to come. Activities at Kairos may include whitewater river trips in rafts or canoes, skiing, snowboarding, top-rope rock climbing, caving, mountain-biking, horseback riding, primitive living skills, hiking/backpacking, arts and crafts, etc. Each activity is designed to help students climb to a higher level of self-efficacy, and help them draw the metaphors to real life. The goal is to instill tools for success individually and with family and friends.
When you have questions regarding the appropriateness of our program, please give us a call at 1-888-266-5136.
We welcome the opportunity to speak with you and to discuss your specific situation.
Kairos Young Adult Adventure Wilderness Program
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